About Canon EOS

Named after the Titan Greek Goddess, the Canon EOS series is comprised of autofocus single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. The acronym also stands for Electro-Optical System). The very first model was introduced in 1987 the Japanese company, Canon Inc.

Popularity in the Philippines

Filipinos, who are into photography as a hobby, expression of their creative side or full time work, know they have found a match in the Canon EOS collection. The series offers a wide range of camera products to choose from, befitting all sorts of styles, preferences and budget. The brand has always been a household name since its introduction in the market almost 3 decades ago and is sure to continue being popular in the market.

Product Description

The heart of the Canon EOS camera series is the bayonet style EF Lens mount. Unlike the older FD mount, this mount has no mechanical linkages between the moving parts. The direct drive system easily allows for larger aperture lenses, which certainly delighted many users.

Since 2007, the company has manufactured almost 40 EOS cameras with its very first camera, the EOS 650, delivered in 1987, which used films. The cameras come with many innovative features including the following:

-Eye controlled focusing: with this feature, users can select the desired autofocus point in the scene they are interested in. The point is actually based on where the user is looking in the viewfinder frame. Such feature is extremely helpful especially in sports photography where subjects are prone to suddenly shifting positions.

-Quick Control Dial: the large quick control dial at the back of every EOS camera is certainly a heaven sent for both professionals and presumes. It allows for easy and efficient adjustment of parameters with the thumb and fast access to often-used camera functions including exposure compensation, shifting to manual exposure and scrolling the images. This way, users can choose to operate the camera even with just a single hand.

-Multi Point Auto Focus System: this feature is presently available in top-of-the-line EOS cameras. With a higher number auto focus points, users can enjoy a higher chance of capturing a sharply focused photograph in situations where subjects are moving at high speed across the frames such as in sports or wildlife environment/situations.

As of 2014, the series’ flagship is the EOS-ID X. This camera has a full frame 18.1 MP CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 5+ Image processor which assures high quality image capture at up to 12 frames per second and even 14 frames per second in super high speed mode. It also has a powerful ISO range of between 100 to 51200 (up to 204800 in H2 mode) which means you can enjoy sharp, low noise images even in low light conditions.

The camera boasts of the highest levels of focus speed and accuracy even during the most challenging of shooting conditions, thanks to the 61 point High Density Reticular AF and 100,000 RGB Metering Sensor, which actually utilises a dedicated DIGIC 4 Image processor. Perfect for all kinds of photographers, from wedding to extreme sports, this camera provides speed, precision and incomparable ruggedness.

Pros

There are plenty of reasons why you would love the Canon EOS series. For starters, it offers buyers with many choices from entry level to professional. The cameras also perform well even in low light conditions with its flagship capable of capturing high quality burst shots at high speed. Users can also expect the cameras to have excellent noise control. Take note that the company designs and manufactures its own CMOS sensors, a huge advantage especially in the after-sales service. Price tag also lives up to your expectations. You can also expect the cameras to survive years of constant use especially made easier with its efficient control layout and comfortable grips.

Cons

Some of the models tend to be on the heavy side which is a bummer for those who want to enjoy more portability in their SLR cameras. Price of some of the models can be quite exorbitant; but as long as you know what you are buying into (and know how to use the many features) then you should be fine.

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